Profile
Sam K.
Smith is a Member of the Compensation Committee for ION Geophysical.
Mr. Smith had been a Director of ION Geophysical Corp.
since 1999, having served as Interim Chief Executive Officer from 1999 to 2000.
From 1989 to 1996, he was Chairman of Landmark Graphics Corporation.
Prior to that, Mr. Smith was a Special Limited Partner at Sevin-Rosen Management.
He began his career at Texas Instruments, where he held various positions of increasing responsibility, including Group Vice President for the Equipment Group of its Defense Business.
Mr. Smith received a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma.
Former positions of Sam K. Smith
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| ION GEOPHYSICAL CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 17/08/2008 |
Landmark Graphics Corp.
 Landmark Graphics Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Landmark Graphics Corp. provides software and consulting services for the oil and gas industry. The Company is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Chairman | 31/12/1995 |
| TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Sevin Rosen Bayless Management Co.
 Sevin Rosen Bayless Management Co. Investment ManagersFinance Sevin Rosen Bayless Management Co (Sevin Rosen Bayless) is a venture capital firm founded in 1981. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Sam K. Smith
| University of Oklahoma | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED | Electronic Technology |
| Private companies | 3 |
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ION Geophysical Corp.
 ION Geophysical Corp. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services ION Geophysical Corp. engages in the provision of geoscience technology, services, and solutions to the oil and gas industry. It operates through the E&P Technology and Services, and Operations Optimization segments. The E&P Technology and Services segment creates digital data assets and delivers services that improve decision-making, mitigate risk and maximize portfolio value for E&P companies. The Operations Optimization segment develops mission-critical subscription offerings and engineering services that enable operational control and optimization offshore. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Industrial Services |
Landmark Graphics Corp.
Landmark Graphics Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Landmark Graphics Corp. provides software and consulting services for the oil and gas industry. The Company is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Technology Services |
Sevin Rosen Bayless Management Co.
Sevin Rosen Bayless Management Co. Investment ManagersFinance Sevin Rosen Bayless Management Co (Sevin Rosen Bayless) is a venture capital firm founded in 1981. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. | Finance |
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